Archive
February 2015
Modernization Theory and Uncritical Histories: A Review of South Korea’s Rise
By Steven Denney
A linear model for South Korea's economic development and foreign policy overlooks the messiness of history.
Afghanistan’s Mineral Wealth: Prosperity or Curse?
By Tamim Momeni
Without aggressive action, the mineral-rich country could fall victim to the resource curse.
ASEAN’s Transnational Crime Networks
By Philip Heijmans
New infrastructure within the region may be facilitating cross-border crime.
HSBC Scandal Unveils Central Asian Figures
By Paolo Sorbello
Citizens from Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan have been involved in some murky Swiss banking.
Global Economy: Is Time Running Out For Reform?
By Anthony Fensom
Global governments are urged to make good on their reform commitments.
India, Sri Lanka Celebrate 'New Beginning' in Ties
By Ankit Panda
Maithripala Sirisena chose India as the destination for his first official visit abroad.
Rising Child Labor Abuse in the Philippines
By Mong Palatino
The country has much more work to do to overcome the problem of child labor.
The Proposed Defense Ministry Hotline Between China and South Korea
By Sukjoon Yoon
Is a hotline necessary, and can it be effective?
Is Moscow Losing Its Security Edge in Central Asia?
By Casey Michel
Recent reports suggest a shift in the region’s security calculations.
China’s 'One Belt, One Road' To Where?
By Lucio Blanco Pitlo III
Why do Beijing’s regional trade and transport plans worry so many people?
China, Pakistan, and Nuclear Non-Proliferation
By Rohan Joshi
Recent evidence regarding China's involvement in Pakistan's nuclear program should provoke international scrutiny.
India’s Submarine Program Continues to Struggle
By Jack Detsch
India has long recognized the need to beef up its submarine capability. That process is not going smoothly.